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Drug Crimes

Nov. 24 2017

Help Your Case by Learning about Illinois Drug Trafficking Laws

Help Your Case by Learning about Illinois Drug Trafficking Laws
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Because of the fact that they tend to cross state lines, many people believe that drug trafficking offenses are always charged as federal crimes. Often, however, this is not the case. Simply put, the federal government only takes on cases where federal law was violated and state law wasn’t [...]
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Aug. 2 2017

Marijuana’s Confusing Legal Status in Illinois

Marijuana's Confusing Legal Status in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Right now, in over half of the states in our country, marijuana is legal in some form. Seven states, along with the District of Columbia, have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Medical marijuana is legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, 22 states have [...]
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Jun. 8 2017

Did Your Memorial Day Celebrating Lead to Criminal Charges?

Did Your Memorial Day Celebrating Lead to Criminal Charges?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Have you ever been to a party busted up by the cops? Last month, 15 teenagers in Lincolnshire were arrested for underage drinking at a house party. After receiving a report, officers heard loud music, saw people running away, and found “several cans of alcohol” on the front lawn. The [...]
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Apr. 21 2017

Former Mexican Cop Charged for Leaking Info to Drug Smugglers

Former Mexican Cop Charged for Leaking Info to Drug Smugglers
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Police officers are sworn to protect and defend citizens from criminals. They are certainly not supposed to protect and defend international drug smugglers – much less aid and abet their crimes. Unfortunately, Ivan Reyes Azrate, a former Mexican Federal Police commander, is accused of [...]
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Mar. 30 2017

Meth for a Video Game System? Yes, That’s a Crime in Illinois

Meth for a Video Game System - Yes, That's a Crime in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Stealing is a crime. Stealing in order to obtain meth may bring more serious charges if you are caught with the drug. The person who offers to trade meth in order to get you to commit theft, though? They’re probably going to face severe penalties – and they may even make [...]
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Jan. 4 2017

Got Busted for Partying in Illinois This Holiday Season?

Got Busted for Partying in Illinois This Holiday Season
Posted By: Sami Azhari

The holiday season is a great time to let loose and enjoy a party or two with your friends or family. Sometimes parties can get a bit out of hand, though. If your brand of “letting loose” involved marijuana or another illegal substance and the cops caught you with it, you’re going to be [...]
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Dec. 27 2016

What You Need to Know about Illinois Drug Manufacturing Charges

What You Need to Know about Illinois Drug Manufacturing Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Manufacturing and selling drugs isn’t everything that Breaking Bad makes it out to be, but that doesn’t stop law enforcement and media sources from comparing big-time drug manufacturers to the hit television show. With this one, though, they have a point. The 46-year-old Chinese man [...]
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Nov. 23 2016

The Country’s Changing Views on Marijuana – What You Should Know

The Country’s Changing Views on Marijuana - What You Should Know
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Our country saw a lot of big changes during the recent election. The representative of a different party will soon be president. Multiple women reached historic milestones by being elected to Congress, including the first Somali-American lawmaker and the first Latina senator. One thing that [...]
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